Ellerbe Middle

Richmond County Schools
128 W Ballard Street
Ellerbe, NC 28338
212 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ellerbe Middle School, located at 128 W Ballard Street in Ellerbe, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Richmond County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing an academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school plays an integral role in the small, close-knit community of Ellerbe, often acting as a focal point for local student development and extracurricular engagement.

The institution emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help students navigate personal and social growth. By offering a curriculum aligned with state standards, Ellerbe Middle strives to prepare its student body for future success in Richmond County high schools. Through its faculty and community partnerships, the school aims to provide a structured and encouraging learning environment that addresses both the educational and developmental needs of its diverse student population.
212
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    78 (36.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    55 (25.9 %)
  • Black
    52 (24.5 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Richmond County Schools
Phone: (910)582-7925
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 76
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 73
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Rockingham Middle
Richmond County Schools
616 Students
415 Wall Street
Rockingham, NC 28379 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th